One of the best tools that you have as gardeners to help us estimate your gardening schedule is the USDA zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By reviewing the USDA zone info for Center Line it's possible to estimate when it's a good idea to plant nasturtium.

Planting Calendar for Nasturtium

Frost tolerance for nasturtium:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

You should not plant nasturtium until after all chance of frost has passed because they are not cold tolerant.

The earliest that you can plant nasturtium in Center Line is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant nasturtium and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your nasturtium may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your nasturtium indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Center Line the average date of last frost happens on April 15. You can expect an average low temperature of -5°F in the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Center Line may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Center Line last frost occurs after April 15 be ready to protect your nasturtium if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Center Line

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-5°F
Highest Expected Low	0°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -5°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 0°F.

Plants to Grow in Center Line

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